1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 88

the current unlock mode, providing you with feedback. When the door unlock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent unlock mode. Both the lock and unlock Security Feedback functions will be in operating Mode 4 when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the lock and unlock Security Feedback functions. Instant Alarm This feature allows you activate an alarm pressing a to by switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter. to Your vehicle's ignition must off for the Instant Alarm be work. Whenyou press the special horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will flash, the horn will repeatedly, and your interior lamps honk will illuminate, attracting attentionyou need it. if The alarm will continue until: 1 . You press the alarm button on the RKE transmitter a second time. Illumination on Remote Activation This featureprovides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle. Your vehicle's ignition must be off for the Illumination onRemote Activation feature to work. The interior lamps will illuminate until your vehicle's ignition is turned to the RUN position or until an illumination period of 40 seconds has elapsed. If a door is opened during the illumination period, the timed illumination will be canceled, and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open. 2. The vehicle's ignition is turned to the RUN position. 3. An alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed. Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it. 2-12